Free This Week
Stampede spirit meets summer charm in this week’s roundup of music, markets and community celebrations. Dance the night away at Salsa on the Street, explore a new exhibition at Stride Gallery, wrap up your Stampedin’ with the National Music Centre, plus more!
Fluor Rope Square
Until July 12, 2025, 8:30am – 1:15pm
Stephen Ave (8 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Enjoy daily bacon pancakes at Fluor Rope Square with family-friendly entertainment, square dancing and the First Nations Parade. Plus, catch free horse-drawn rig tours and meet chuckwagon drivers for a true Stampede experience.
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Contemporary Calgary Pancake Breakfast
July 10, 2025, 9am – 12noon
Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. SW)
Free to attend
With the help of the Calgary Stampede Batter Boys and Western Welcome, Contemporary Calgary invites you to take in a pancake breakfast featuring live music by local musician Melody Stang, as well as drop-in art activities and line dancing with the team at Outlaw Dance.
contemporarycalgary.com
Kensington Night Market
July 10, 2025, 4:30 – 8:30pm
Parking Lot (1209 Kensington Rd. NW)
Free to attend
The Kensington Night Market returns with the opportunity to shop from local vendors while enjoying live music and entertainment. Check it out!
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Inglewood Night Market
July 11, 2025, 5 – 10pm
Inglewood (10 Ave & 10 St. SE)
Free to explore
Head over to Inglewood Night Market to check out local vendors selling diverse goods, from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques and collectibles, and more!
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Field of Vision — Opening Reception
July 11, 2025, 6 – 9pm
Stride Gallery (Suite 220, 625 11 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Stride Gallery presents Field of Vision by artist Mantis Mei, featuring works and experiments that perform a dissection on visual language. Made during a residency at Stride, Mei’s works use materials drawn from the gallery’s own architecture to blur the line between symbol and object.
stride.ab.ca
Salsa on the Street
July 11, 2025, 6 – 11pm
Stephen Ave (8 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Enjoy a vibrant evening filled with music, dancing and Latin energy right in the heart of downtown Calgary. Whether you’re a seasoned salsero or just want to move to the rhythm, everyone is welcome!
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Music in the Park
July 13, 2025, 2 – 4pm
Riley Park Band Shell (800 12 St. NW)
Free to attend
The Calgary Wind Symphony is pleased to be returning to Riley Park this summer to bring music to the community in one of their favourite outdoor settings. Bring the whole family and enjoy music in the park!
calgarywindsymphony.com
Stampede Send Off
July 13, 2025, 10am – 5pm
Studio Bell, home of the National Music Centre (851 4 St. SE)
Free to attend
The National Music Centre’s giving you the perfect way to wrap your Stampede adventures with free admission to Studio Bell all day long! Swing by the home for music in Canada and end your 10-day hoedown on a high note.
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Community Concert
July 14, 2025, 7:30 – 9pm
cSPACE Marda Loop (1721 29 Ave. SW)
Free to attend
Join ChamberFest West for an outdoor concert on the cSPACE lawn featuring festival musicians performing Beethoven’s Scottish Songs, Poulenc waltzes, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns, solo piano and lively Klezmer arrangements. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an evening of sublime music.
chamberfestwest.com
Magnolia Buckskin
July 16, 2025, 12:10 – 1pm
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (604 1 St. SE)
Free to attend
Featuring gorgeous three-part harmonies with a range of instrumentation, Magnolia Buckskin brings their years of friendship, humour and love of music to the stage, telling stories that evoke a panorama of human experiences. Check out their ProArts@Noon concert!
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